royal blue

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noun

a deep blue, often with a faint reddish tinge.

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Origin of royal blue

First recorded in 1810–20

Words nearby royal blue

Royal Air Force List, Royal and Ancient Club, Royal Anne, royal antler, royal assent, royal blue, Royal British Legion, royal burgh, Royal Canadian, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, royal coachman

How to use royal blue in a sentence

In our wedding photos, Keegan looks his handsome self in his royal blue suit.
For LGBTQ Dreamers, no equality without citizenship|Antonio Xu Liu|March 18, 2021|Washington Blade
The white uni features a wide, royal blue stripe down the side of the jersey.
McConnell Campaign’s Huge Duke Whopper|Michael Tomasky|March 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her new jeweled royal blue dress may be the thing of fashion royalty, but it was not well received by onlookers.
Tory Burch's New Legal Entanglement; Yoko Ono's Opening Ceremony Collection Under Fire|The Fashion Beast Team|March 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Hottest bet of the day was the colour of her hat - royal blue, of course.
Queen Arrives At Royal Ascot|Tom Sykes|June 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Mollie King was photographed wearing 'Royal Blue' yesterday, and the Daily Mail is making inferences....
If Mollie is Wearing 'Royal Blue', Does That Mean She is Dating Harry?|Tom Sykes|April 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Duchess chose a 19th century inspired royal blue shoe, created by Becka Hunt.
Katie Needs New Shoes|Tom Sykes|March 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Conservatively dressed—matching coat and trousers of orange nylon tweed—royal blue half-brim bowler—carrying a blue brief case.
The Penal Cluster|Ivar Jorgensen (AKA Randall Garrett)
The shopkeeper described the automobile as a royal-blue limousine of twenty-four horse-power made by the firm of Peugeon & Co.
Arsne Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes|Maurice LeBlanc
The long white lines of the three French armies, varied with royal blue, encircled them on three sides.
The Winning of Canada: A Chronicle of Wolf|William Wood
She wore a suitable and becoming costume of royal blue, and was a beautiful and pleasant looking girl!
Fifty-Two Stories For Girls|Various
Presently Ethel came back in her best hat and a lovly velvit coat of royal blue.
The Young Visiters or, Mr. Salteena's Plan|Daisy Ashford

British Dictionary definitions for royal blue

royal blue

noun

a deep blue colour
(as adjective)a royal-blue carpet

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